Please watch the film And the Band Played On. This film may be available online through free sites such as Youtube. and Vimeo. (please note: accessing these sites is at your own risk). You may also view the film for purchase online through sites such as Amazon. or HBO.

Movie: And the Band Played On (1993). directed by Roger Spottiswoode depicts how the CDC discovered how HIV was transmitted. The film is entertaining and educational, depicting the principles of epidemiology, human behavior, and society’s view of controversial topics.

• What factors inhibited the early war against acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? Do you believe the AIDS outbreak could have been stopped? Why or why not? What role does advocacy play in the film? How much publicity does HIV/AIDS receive today? What’s the story of HIV/AIDS in the 21st century? Explain.

Solution 

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has evolved over time, and what we have learned over time has altered our response to the disease. In the early days, the treatment of aids wasn’t simple. This disease faced various obstacles that slowed down the treatment of those who had the condition. The first was a simple lack of treatment. During its origin and early days, there was no known treatment for the disease. The second obstacle came in the manner in which it was presented to the public. With limited media attention, aids was presented as a disease affecting homosexuals. Due to the fact that homosexualism was deemed wrong at the time, this limited the work and knowledge of aids. I believe that the aids outbreak could have done a better job being contained; however, due to the ti………….

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